Interior Features
- Recessed Lighting
- Bonus Room
- FlooringWood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
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$399,900↓ $16K price cut 10-12-2026
68 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038 Franklin
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Home Highlights
First‑Floor Primary Bedroom
Fireplace
10% Under Estimated ValueCollateral Analytics estimate: $445,000
23% Below Area $/Sq Ft$261 vs $337, the Franklin median
About This Home
*** Open House, Sunday, Oct. 11th 2:00 - 4:00 PM ***Welcome to this adorable Franklin cape located in one of the most convenient areas of town. Walking through the front door, you enter a timeless way of living. The first floor hosts 3 bdrms, an open-concept living/dining area, eat-in kitchen, and a galley with a refrig. & kitchen sink, which leads into an office/family room with access to the backyard. Heading to the 2nd floor are two bonus rooms with wood floors; one room has eave storage, and both have knotty pine ceilings. The flat backyard is enclosed by fencing on 2 sides, features mature grapevines, and offers ample room for entertaining. Having been owned by the same family for more than 70 years, this treasure holds many memories and lots of love and is waiting for its next owners. Recent updates: vinyl siding 2019, FHA furnace 2023, and oil tank 2024. Estate Sale. Sold As-is. Buyers are responsible for replacing the hot water tank. Sellers and Sellers' agent make no representations or warranties for any part of the property.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73546714
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$261
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$5,431
Assessed Value$475,600
How This Home Compares
vs. the 119 homes for sale in FranklinPrice$399,900
Median $625,000
$187,500
$2,150,000
36% below the median Franklin home ($625,000).
Price per Sq Ft$261
Median $337
$165
$515
23% below the median Franklin home ($337).
Home Size1,535 sq ft
Median 1,843 sq ft
627 sq ft
7,890 sq ft
17% smaller than the median Franklin home (1,843 sq ft).
Lot Size0.19 acres
Median 0.62 acres
0.11 acres
7.00 acres
69% smaller than the median Franklin home (0.62 acres).
Days on Market101 days
Median 36 days
2 days
305 days
On the market longer than most homes here (36 days median).
68 Chestnut St at a Glance
MLS# 73546714
Offered at $399,900, this 3 bed, 1 bath home has 1,535 square feet of living space and was built in 1924. It sits in Franklin, zoned for Parmenter, Remington Middle School and Franklin High School.
Want to see it in person? Schedule a showing or call Keith Wade at 603-818-7976.
Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Water Heater
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Laundry FeaturesIn Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Dining Room Dimensions13.666666666' X 13.5'
- Dining Room FeaturesFlooring - Wood
- Dining Room LevelFirst
- Dining Room Sqft185
- Kitchen Dimensions19.416666666' X 9.833333333'
- Kitchen FeaturesBathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access
- Kitchen LevelFirst
- Kitchen Sqft191
Exterior and Lot
- Road Frontage TypePublic
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesOff Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
- Parking Total2
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living1,535
- Year Built1924
- Above Grade Finished Area1,535
- Building Area Total1,535
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Construction MaterialsFrame
- Foundation DetailsStone
- Property Age102
- RoofShingle
- Year Built DetailsApproximate
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleCape
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms3
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions13.75' X 9.833333333'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions9.75' X 8'
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions7.75' X 9.833333333'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft135
- Bedroom 2 Sqft78
- Bedroom 3 Sqft76
- Primary Bedroom LevelFirst
- Bedroom 2 LevelFirst
- Bedroom 3 LevelFirst
- Total Bathrooms1
- Full Bathrooms1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions6.666666666' X 6.416666666'
- Bathroom 1 Sqft43
- Bathroom 1 LevelFirst
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms7
- Basement FeaturesFull, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
- Family Room Dimensions10.583333333' X 7.916666666'
- Living Room Dimensions13.75' X 13.5'
- Family Room Sqft84
- Living Room Sqft186
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Family Room FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
- Living Room FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
Heating and Cooling
- Fireplace FeaturesLiving Room
- Heating FeaturesForced Air, Oil
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces1
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionLevel
- Lot Size Acres0.194192
- Lot Size Square Feet8,459
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount5,431
- Source Listing StatusPrice Changed
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsKing St. to Chestnut or West Central to Chestnut
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- ExclusionsAll Personal Property.
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel Number90607
- ZoningFV101
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- ElectricCircuit Breakers
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Franklin School District
elementary · K-5Photo: webParmenter
8/10
middle · 6-8Photo: webRemington Middle School
7/10
high · 9-12Photo: webFranklin High School
9/10
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Price History
Listed For
$399,900on 10-12-2026
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-12-2026MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $399,900 | −$16,000−3.8% |
| 09-10-2026MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $415,900 | −$34,000−7.6% |
| 07-31-2026MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $449,900 | −$50,000−10.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $499,900 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$5,431per year
Assessed Value $475,600
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,431 | $475,600 |
| 2024 | $4,939 | $418,900 |
| 2023 | $5,091 | $404,700 |
| 2022 | $4,807 | $342,100 |
| 2021 | $4,728 | $322,700 |
| 2020 | $4,624 | $318,700 |
| 2019 | $4,373 | $298,300 |
| 2018 | $4,284 | $292,400 |
| 2017 | $4,020 | $275,700 |
| 2016 | $3,777 | $260,500 |
| 2015 | $3,799 | $256,000 |
| 2014 | $3,279 | $226,900 |
| 2006 | $2,549 | $282,600 |
| 2005 | $2,341 | $255,300 |
| 2004 | $2,347 | $212,600 |
| 2003 | $2,255 | $203,700 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
68 Chestnut St FAQ
At $399,900, the asking price of 68 Chestnut St is 36.0% below the median asking price of $625,000 for homes for sale in Franklin.
- Its price per square foot is $261, 22.6% below the median of $337 for homes for sale in Franklin.
- That is the 13th lowest price per square foot of the 110 homes for sale in Franklin that list their size.
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